Kokutsu Dachi Exercise

 

 

1) Start with your knees bent, feet and toes together

2) Throw one leg forward but keep most of your weight on your back leg.  Initiate the forward stepping by opening your hip

3) Bring your back leg to your front leg and repeat

4) Remember in Kokutus Dachi the heels are over one line

It is very important that you bring your feet, knees and toes completely together on each step forward, but especially while stepping backwards. That way you protect your knee and don’t over twist it.